Compare Budapest, Vienna & Prague by EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break) vs Germany, Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary in 11 days - Capitals of Central Europe - CHARM BY BUS by Exoticca

Day 1: Overnight flight

Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.

Day 2: Arrive in Budapest + Welcome Mixer

Welcome to Eastern Europe! Your Tour Director will be waiting at the airport when you arrive. Today is the day to adjust, make new friends and start the journey right.

Today's Highlights:

Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your accommodation

Take a brief walk of the area with your group’s personal Tour Director

Once everyone is situated, you’ll meet your new friends over drinks and light appetizers at the Welcome Mixer.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Budapest + Free time

Now that you’re rested from travels and acquainted with your group, shake off the culture shock with an in-depth look at the Pearl of the Danube.

Today's Highlights:

Tour Buda and Pest with a local guide to show you all the buda-best there is to see

Enjoy a free evening to relax in a bath, stroll through the city or learn a little something about another time and place

Hit the town like never before in the city’s grungy, eclectic nightlife scene

Day 4: Stop in Bratislava + Arrive in Vienna

Marvel at the European landscape as you drive along a canvas of castles, farmlands, villages and mountains on your way to Austria.

Today's Highlights:

Stop in Slovakia’s capital city, Bratislava, for lunch and photos of the city’s castle

Arrive in Vienna, take a quick walk with your Tour Director, then enjoy an evening in the City of Dreams

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Vienna

After seeing Vienna with a local guide, the evening is yours to explore, check out the museums or visit the world-renowned opera.

Today's Highlights:

See Vienna with a local guide

Visit the lavish palaces, parks and parliament buildings

See the city from above and devour a local Viennese feast

Excursion:

Ferris Wheel and Heurigen Viennese Dinner (extra cost)

See Vienna from the sky on this optional trip to Prater, one of Austria's biggest amusement parks. Ride the "Wiener Riesenrad" ("Giant Wheel") which was the biggest ferris wheel in the world for 65 years. After soaking up the breathtaking views from the top, you'll go a nearby Heurigen (wine tavern) to enjoy a traditional Viennese dinner and drinks.

Day 6: Stop in Krems + Arrive in Ceský Krumlov

Continue along the European countryside as you travel to Ceský Krumlov via Krems.

Today's Highlights:

Take a break from the big city with a visit to Krems, a quaint Austrian town in the Wachau Valley

Tour a local vineyard and taste wine from the region

Arrive in the storybook city of Ceský Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Day 7: Chill in Ceský Krumlov + Visit Kutná Hora + Head to Prague

After a morning in Ceský Krumlov, board your private coach for a transfer to Prague via Kutná Hora.

Today's Highlights:

Keep feeling the magic with a free morning in Ceský Krumlov

See the infamous “Bone Church” in Kutná Hora

Arrive in Prague; take a brief orientation tour of the area and have the evening free

Day 8: Tour Prague

Join an expert local guide for a walking tour of Prague, then enjoy an evening to explore the city.

Today's Highlights:

Czech out Central Europe’s largest castle, where you'll see architecture spanning from Gothic to Baroque

Learn about Prague's fascinating history, from centuries-old tales to World War II and the Velvet Revolution

Have the afternoon and evening to wander the enchanting streets and see all the sites on your list

Try a Pilsner in the #1 beer-drinking country in the world, and experience the nightlife that accompanies it

Day 9: Explore Prague + Farewell Dinner

This is your last day in Europe, so live it to the fullest! Time is all yours until dinner tonight.

Today's Highlights:

Enjoy your last day in Europe with free time in Prague

Take care of last-minute shopping with trinkets from Charles Bridge or Europe's top outlets in Wenceslas Square

Climb Petrín Hill for a panoramic view of Prague

View the influential work of Alphonse Mucha through the stained glass at St. Vitus Cathedral, The Slav Epic and many other iconic city sites

Share one last group memory during your Farewell Dinner

Day 10: Fly Home

It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at your US departure airport ready to board a flight to Berlin, the Germany capital. Night on board.* * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Berlin

Touch down in Berlin, the stylish and historic German capital. Get settled at the hotel and, if time allows, get to know the city at your leisure. Overnight stay in Berlin.

Day 3: Berlin

Tuck into a hearty German breakfast at the hotel and set off on an exciting panoramic city tour of East and West Berlin, to uncover the history and sights of the capital! Take an iconic photo at the majestic Brandenburg Gate, visit the poignant Holocaust Memorial and stroll along the leafy Unter den Linden Avenue. Discover Museum Island, the Red Town Hall, the Nikolai Quarter. Trace the turbulent history of the city at Checkpoint Charlie and see the fragmented remains of the Berlin Wall, noticing the contrasts between the different sides of the city. See the Forum of Culture and the idyllic Tiergarten Park. Potsdamer Platz shows you a modern side of the city before you spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. It's time for a well-deserved German beer after a day of sightseeing! Overnight stay in Berlin.

Day 4: Berlin

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day exploring Berlin at your leisure. Why not visit the brilliant amazing cultural treasures at Museum Island or spend the day exploring the flower gardens of the Tiergarten. Overnight stay in Berlin.

Day 5: Berlin - Prague

Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer to the bus station to catch a shared bus to the Czech capital of Prague, a journey of around 5 hours. Arrive in Prague, known for its fairytale old town, lively nightlife and nicknamed the 'City of a Hundred Spires'. Self-transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Alternatively, enjoy an optional excursion to Kozel Brewery, the home of the most famous Czech beer! Overnight stay in Prague

Day 6: Prague

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a city tour of Prague, nicknamed the 'Golden City'. See the famous Powder Tower and explore the Old Town. Reach Old Town Square home to the famous Astronomical Clock, one of the most popular sights in Prague, and the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn. Finish the tour at the iconic Charles Bridge. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to explore the sights and sample the local cuisine at your own pace. Overnight stay in Prague.

Day 7: Prague - Vienna

After breakfast at the hotel self-transfer to the bus station to catch a shared bus to Vienna, a journey of around 4.5 hours. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of Bohemia and Moravia towards Austria and its capital, Vienna. Arrive in Vienna, an imperial city famed for its artistic legacy and for being the home town of Mozart and Beethoven. Self-transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. We recommend heading to the historic centre to enjoy the charming atmosphere. During the summer the riverbanks come alive with lively bars and restaurants, so be sure to check this out if the weather is pleasant. Overnight stay in Vienna.

Day 8: Vienna

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure, soaking up the cultural sights of Vienna at your leisure. Overnight stay in Vienna

Day 9: Vienna - Budapest

Breakfast at the hotel. Catch a shared bus this morning to travel to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, a journey of around 3 hours. After enjoying the changing landscapes of the Danube Delta arrive in Budapest and self-transfer to the hotel. The city is famously divided in two by the River Danube Buda and Pest, each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Overnight stay in Budapest

Day 10: Budapest

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off on an enthralling guided tour of Budapest, beginning with Heroes Square, the largest and most impressive in the city and an emblem of Pest's Golden Era. Next, see the National Opera Theatre and the amazing Parliament building, a true icon of the city on the banks of the Danube. Continue the tour across the river, in the Castle District, where you can enjoy the sweeping views from Castle Hill and the amazing architecture of the Fisherman's Bastion. Cross Margaret Bridge to visit the Király Baths before ending the tour at the oldest and most photographed bridge in the city, the glorious Chain Bridge. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Budapest.

Day 11: Budapest

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Budapest. Why not take in the views from Fisherman's Bastion or stroll along the riverside promenade. Overnight stay in Budapest.

Day 12: Budapest - US

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your journey through Central Europe to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.